It is located in the south of Italy in the Mediterranean sea.
3. People
Visitors from all over the world are given a friendly welcome by the hospitable inhabitants of Riviera.
4. Physical features
The landscape is characterized by enchanting islands, beautiful coastlines,valleys, rugged hills, pine trees and vineyards.
5. Climate
- Its climate is Mediterranean with hot but windy summers and mild winters.
6. Tourist attractions
Tourists can admire famous cities like Positano, Ravello and Amalfi, made famous by songs and films, which will never fail to fascinate tourists. Sorrento is a true jewel in the crown of the Neapolitan Riviera. It sits perched on a spectacular peninsula and faces one of the world's most famous views: the Bay of Naples. The main and largest town is Amalfi. Ravello is an enchanting small place on a tranquil hill-top above Amalfi. Positano it is a picturesque and delightful mosaic of pretty painted houses clinging to a steep slope down to the sea. Ischia and Capri are enchanting famous islands opposite the Riviera.
7. Events
- Regata delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare is an attraction drawing thousands of tourists to Amalfi every year.
8. Cuisine
The principal dishes are: Pastiera Napoletana, Easter pie filled with ricotta cheese flavoured with candied fruits, cinnamon and orange blossom essence. -Sfogliatelle ricce, crunchy pastry shells filled either with ricotta cheese or with pastry cream. -Struffoli, sweet fried dumplings massed into a cone and held togetherwith honey. -Babà, also known as "savarin", a mushroom-shaped piece of grown paste, soaked with an orange flavoured mixture of rhum and water.
9. Accommodation
- The hotel organization of Riviera Napoletana is well established and efficient.
10. Means of transport
- Riviera is ideally situated for road, rail and air connections.
Neapolitan Riviera
Pastiera Napoletana, Easter pie filled with ricotta cheese flavoured with candied fruits, cinnamon and orange blossom essence.
-Sfogliatelle ricce, crunchy pastry shells filled either with ricotta cheese or with pastry cream.
-Struffoli, sweet fried dumplings massed into a cone and held togetherwith honey.
-Babà, also known as "savarin", a mushroom-shaped piece of grown paste, soaked with an orange flavoured mixture of rhum and water.